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Supervisor Mitchell’s Statement on Meritless Lawsuit Against Measure ER

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LOS ANGELES, Calif. — As the voter-approved Measure ER temporary ½-cent sales tax takes effect October 1, Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell issued the following statement in response to the Libertarian Party’s meritless lawsuit challenging the measure, which was approved by LA County voters in June.

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  • 09/30/2026

Supervisor Mitchell Spearheads Ordinance to Increase Accessibility with Closed Captioning Requirement for Public Screens in Unincorporated LA County

Supervisor Mitchell Spearheads Ordinance to Increase Accessibility with Closed Captioning Requirement for Public Screens in Unincorporated LA County https://mitchell.lacounty.gov/wp-content/themes/blade/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg 150 150 Cynthia Lezama Cynthia Lezama https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/19d74dce74fc2e2b6e5ff491ec3ab0893026567bb4d7a6cdb0c164db0a8df551?s=96&d=mm&r=g 09/29/2026 09/29/2026

LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Today, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved an ordinance led by Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell requiring closed captioning to be turned on for caption-capable televisions in public spaces in unincorporated Los Angeles County beginning January 1, 2027.

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  • 09/29/2026

2nd District Unincorporated Communities Newsletter | Sunday, September 27

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I recently joined the Can’t Stop California coalition to discuss something fundamental to our democracy, and that’s protecting the right to vote.

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  • 09/27/2026

Mitchell Memo Newsletter | Saturday, September 20

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My office was proud to support and participate in the South Bay Transit Summit, where we joined community members, Metro, South Bay Forward, local cities, and transit agencies to discuss the future of mobility across the South Bay and LA County.

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  • 09/20/2026

Supervisor Mitchell’s Statement on the Outcome of the Boad Vote to Create a Framework for Identifying and Eradicating Deputy Gangs within the Sheriff Department

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LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Today, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 to bifurcate Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell’s motion addressing deputy gangs within the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD).

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  • 09/15/2026

2nd District Unincorporated Communities Newsletter | Sunday, September 12

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This week we celebrated a major milestone in the transformation of Harbor-UCLA Medical Center with the ribbon cutting of its new Outpatient Center.

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  • 09/12/2026

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It’s Clean Air Day! To help raise awareness and ma It’s Clean Air Day! To help raise awareness and make it easier for everyone to do their part, Metro is offering FREE rides on all buses and trains today. 🚍🚆

And you can get free 30-minute ride on Metro Bike share when you use code 100726 (today’s date).

Go Metro and plan your trip here: metro.net/riding/trip-planner/

Improving our air quality is a community effort. Join us in taking the Clean Air Pledge at cleanairday.org/pledge
Today, the Board of Supervisors approved ensuring Today, the Board of Supervisors approved ensuring the HUG Act is implemented consistently across our probation halls. Thank you to Assemblymember Isaac Bryan (@ib2_real) for introducing this bill and @cagovernor Newsom for signing it into law.
 
A hug from a loved one can provide connection, comfort, and healing - something every young person in our probation hall deserves.
 
Proud to co-author this motion with @supjanicehahn and thankful for the @urbanpeaceinstitute, @hoops4justice, and all the advocates, impacted family members, and - most importantly - the young people in our probation halls whose lived experiences and voices helped make the HUG Act possible.
I was proud to join Fire Chief Marrone, Sheriff Lu I was proud to join Fire Chief Marrone, Sheriff Luna, Public Works Director Mark Pestrella, and our dedicated first responders to celebrate the opening of the new Rescue Boat Station in Marina del Rey.
 
This project has been years in the making and will help first responders keep our beaches, coastline, and communities safe. 

And shout out to the station’s service dog, Houdini 🐾❤️
The high temperatures are continuing this week. Be The high temperatures are continuing this week. Be sure to stay hydrated, remain indoors when you can, and regularly check on the older adults, and any vulnerable loved ones - including your pets.
 
Check out the graphics created by the County’s Department of Public Health for heat safety tips and to spot the signs of heat stroke and other heat illnesses.
 
Visit Ready.LACounty.gov/heat (link in bio) to find a cooling center near you and to access other heat-related resources.
It was wonderful joining the 53rd LA Korean Festiv It was wonderful joining the 53rd LA Korean Festival Opening Ceremony in Koreatown celebrating the rich culture, traditions, and contributions that make LA County special.
 
From the delicious food to the music and cultural performances, this festival is a beautiful reminder of the diversity that strengthens our communities and brings us together.
 
Thank you, LA Korean Festival Foundation, for hosting this beloved celebration.
160 units of affordable housing are now open in ou 160 units of affordable housing are now open in our Florence-Firestone community. 

Meta Housing helped transform a former car wash into much needed affordable housing and stability for our residents. 

And it’s not just affordable housing, with this project we’re increasing greenery and creating more opportunities for residents experiencing homelessness to say yes to ongoing services and support. 

Thank you to the County Departments of Public Works, Regional Planning and Development Authority for making this possible.
We celebrated the groundbreaking of the soon be th We celebrated the groundbreaking of the soon be the Martin Luther King Jr. Youth Drop-In Center in Willowbrook, an $18 million dollar investment that will provide integrated mental health, physical health and education and employment support for youth ages 12 – 25. We wanted this center to be a one-stop safe space and that’s why it’s being designed by young people because they know what they need.
 
Thank you to the various County departments a part of this project for their role in bringing this center to the community. Thank you to the Stanford allcove team for spreading your model throughout the country – we need more accessible wellness centers that are youth-led.
Our Spot at Lennox Park (10828 S. Condon Ave., Ing Our Spot at Lennox Park (10828 S. Condon Ave., Inglewood, CA 90304) is officially open! 

Learn more here: parks.lacounty.gov/ourspot/

Operating hours: Monday-Friday 3pm – 9pm
14 new Our Spot Teen Centers are opening up at LA 14 new Our Spot Teen Centers are opening up at LA County Parks throughout the County, this week we were proud to kick-off the first opening at Lennox Park in the 2nd District.
 
Thank you to the County’s Parks Department and Department of Mental Health and all the community members who joined us in showing up for our youth. These third spaces are so important for providing a safe, welcoming, fun and resource-filled environment that meets their needs.
 
Learn more about Our Spot at: parks.lacounty.gov/ourspot
We’re closing out Public Transit Month and gearing We’re closing out Public Transit Month and gearing up for a Week Without Driving (October 1-7)! Check out how Team Mitchell utilizes public transportation for their daily commute, to get to meetings and places in between. Go Metro!
A small switch to turn on closed captions can make A small switch to turn on closed captions can make a big difference 📺
 
Today, the LA County Board of Supervisors approved an ordinance I put forward requiring closed captions to be turned on in public spaces across unincorporated LA County beginning January 1, 2027.
 
Turn On Captions is about making information more accessible and our public spaces more welcoming for everyone.
 
Learn more: ad.lacounty.gov/turn-on-captions
2nd District resident, Dr. LaTasha Nesbitt deliver 2nd District resident, Dr. LaTasha Nesbitt delivered the invocation for today’s Board of Supervisors meeting. Dr. Nesbitt and her husband Dr. Matt Nesbitt founded Deeper Church LA in West Adams and are dedicated to uplifting our communities.
This morning, residents across our South Bay commu This morning, residents across our South Bay communities felt an earthquake centered offshore near Hermosa Beach. At this time, there are no immediate reports of injuries or significant damage. We are continuing to monitor the situation and coordinate with local emergency officials.

Earthquakes are a reminder that preparedness matters.

I’ll be discussing this and sharing resources during our monthly virtual Sippin’ My Tea, today at 6:00 p.m.

Please take a few minutes to check your emergency supplies and review your family emergency plan.

For additional emergency preparedness resources, visit Ready.LACounty.gov.
Join us Wednesday September 30 at 4:30pm for the g Join us Wednesday September 30 at 4:30pm for the grand opening of the Our Spot Teen Center at Lennox Park. 

This free event and community space is for youth ages 12 to 18 to have a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment filled with resources and fun activities. 

Lennox Park: 10828 S. Condon Ave., Inglewood, CA 90304
Team Mitchell hit the halls! We visited local high Team Mitchell hit the halls! We visited local high schools in Willowbrook and Athens-Westmont to spread the word about our 2nd District Community Budget Advisory Committee!
 
Huge shoutout to Animo Compton, Animo Watts, Alliance Piera Barbaglia Shaheen Health Services Academy, and Washington Prep for welcoming us!
 
If you’re 16+ and live in these communities, you can get paid to help shape the community budget for your neighborhood and bring ideas to life. 💡
 
Apply by tonight, Friday, Sept. 25 at 11:59 p.m.:
https://mitchell.lacounty.gov/communitybudget/ (link in bio)
We rolled up our sleeves and got our hands in the We rolled up our sleeves and got our hands in the soil for our 2nd District Racial Justice Learning Exchange as we explored the intersection of healthy food access and racial justice.
 
A big thank you to our host MudTown Farms with the Watts Labor Community Action Committee, and to all the organizations that participated by sharing resources and a commitment to expanding food access:
 
@laco_dpss 
@foodaccessla
@lacropswap 
@sjli_ca 
 
Everyone who joined us left with a box of fresh produce and seeds to begin growing their own food at home. Please be sure to follow the orgs listed above for helpful info and food resources.
 
Thank you to everyone who joined us and made this evening of learning, connection, and community so meaningful!
The last day to apply to be a paid Advisory Commit The last day to apply to be a paid Advisory Committee Member for our Willowbrook and Athens-Westmont Community Budget is this Friday, September 25 at 11:59 pm!

Willowbrook and Athens-Westmont residents are encouraged to join the Advisory Committee to help make decisions on ways we should make investments that visibly improve and/or provide direct services to your neighborhood. 

Apply at mitchell.lacounty.gov/CommunityBudget/ by Friday, September 25
Today we celebrated Dr. Elizabeth Hicks, co-founde Today we celebrated Dr. Elizabeth Hicks, co-founder and now retired principal of the Girls Academic Leadership Academy (GALA), an all-girls STEM school.

Dr. Hicks has served in the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) for 45 years and partnered with GALA co-founder, the Dr. Michelle King, the first African American woman to serve as superintendent of LAUSD. 

Under Dr. Hicks' leadership, GALA has achieved a 100% graduation rate and 100% college acceptance rate since its first graduating class in 2020. 

I am proud to have worked with her and support GALA throughout the years. It is an honor to now recognize her 45 years of remarkable service to our students, schools, parents, and communities.
This morning United States Army Veteran and longti This morning United States Army Veteran and longtime Second District resident of Inglewood Benjamin Anderson Jr. led the pledge of allegiance for our Board of Supervisors meeting.

During his service, Mr. Anderson earned several honors including the National Defense Service Medal and the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal Marksman. And he continues to serve our communities by supporting veterans and their families as an active member of the Veteran Peer Access Network. 

Thank you, Mr. Anderson, for your service and commitment to supporting our communities.
Wishing everyone observing Yom Kippur this evening Wishing everyone observing Yom Kippur this evening a meaningful fast filled with reflection and renewal. G’mar Chatima Tova.
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